In the ever-evolving landscape of artificial intelligence (AI), a notable shift in focus has emerged from the once lofty concerns about AI achieving sentience or triggering a hypothetical “singularity.” Instead, attention has pivoted towards a concept known as artificial…
Tag: CySecurity News – Latest Information Security and Hacking Incidents
BetterHelp Agrees to $7.8 Million Settlement for Health Data Sharing with 800,000 Users
The LockBit ransomware group has resurfaced, targeting Hooker Furniture, a significant player in the U.S. furniture industry. Alleging the theft of customer and business data, LockBit has set a deadline of May 08, 2024, for its publication. Meanwhile, BetterHelp,…
LAPD Website Unexpectedly Offline; Ransomware Ruled Out, Cause Unclear
On Friday afternoon, the Los Angeles Police Department’s website went down due to an overload, officials said, despite claims on social media that an online group was responsible for the outage through their “cyber attack.” It is widely believed…
Is Your iPhone at Risk? Understanding iPhone Spyware Issue
Surprisingly, one iOS user has successfully identified Apple’s iPhone Spyware Problem. Unfortunately, iPhone spyware attacks have extended to 92 nations. And it can be one of the most scary threats in the realm of technology. The blog post below…
New Attack Renders Most VPN Apps Vulnerable
A new attack, dubbed TunnelVision, has materialised as a threat to the security of virtual private network (VPN) applications, potentially compromising their ability to protect user data. Researchers have detected vulnerabilities affecting nearly all VPN apps, which could allow…
Assessing F Society’s Latest Ransomware Targets: Are They at Risk?
In recent developments, the F Society ransomware group has once again made headlines by listing four additional victims on its leak site. The alleged targets include Bitfinex, Coinmoma, Rutgers University, and SBC Global Net. Bitfinex, a renowned cryptocurrency exchange…
Scattered Spider: Hackers Attacking Commercial Sectors, Cops Troubled
Scattered Spider threat actors primarily steal data for extortion using a variety of social engineering approaches, and they have recently used BlackCat/ALPHV ransomware in addition to their usual TTPs. According to a senior bureau official, the FBI must “evolve” to…
Rising Threat: Hackers Exploit Microsoft Graph for Command-and-Control Operations
Recently, there has been a trend among nation-state espionage groups they are tapping into native Microsoft services for their command-and-control (C2) operations. Surprisingly, different groups, unrelated to each other, have reached the same conclusion that It is smarter to…
Microsoft Uncovers Major Security Flaw in Android Apps with Billions of Downloads
Microsoft recently made a troubling discovery regarding the security of numerous Android applications, including some of the most widely used ones, each boasting over 500 million installations. After uncovering a common security weakness, Microsoft promptly notified Google’s Android security…
ATM Card Trap Scam: How to Stay Safe
ATMs have become an integral part of our lives. They provide convenient access to cash and banking services. However, criminals are always finding new ways to exploit technology for their gain. One such deceptive scheme is the ATM card trap…